3.5.3. Watershed Modeling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the acronym EIB stand for in watershed modeling?

   Hint

   Recall the water balance components.

2. 2.

   How does evapotranspiration contribute to the water cycle?

   Hint

   Think about how plants interact with water.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'evapotranspiration' encompass?

   • Only evaporation from the ground
   • Only transpiration from plants
   • Both evaporation and transpiration

   Hint

   Break the term down into its parts.

4. 4.

   Baseflow is significant for rivers during dry periods. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about where water comes from.

5. 5.

   Design a simple model to suggest how wetland areas could help improve infiltration rates in urban settings. What factors would you include and why?

   Hint

   Focus on benefits of wetlands in urban planning.

6. 6.

   Given a watershed with 70% urban area and 30% green space, analyze how these percentages might influence the baseflow during a drought season.

   Hint

   Reflect on how impervious surfaces affect water movement.